Caterpillar D5 xl bulldozer Specs (2020-2026)

For the Caterpillar D5 xl bulldozer (2020-2026), below-average engine power at 170 hp (127 kW) is paired with below-average weight at 39,242 lb (17.8 t). Its published reverse travel speed is 7.58 mph (12.2 km/h).
Specification profile

2020-2026

Weight: 39,242 lb (17.8 t)Engine power: 170 hp (127 kW)Reverse Travel Speed: 7.58 mph (12.2 km/h)Travel speed: 6.09 mph (9.8 km/h)
39,242 lb (17.8 t)Weight
170 hp (127 kW)Engine power
7.58 mph (12.2 km/h)Reverse Travel Speed
6.09 mph (9.8 km/h)Travel speed
8.2 ft (2.5 m)Transport width
10.7 ft (3.27 m)Front Blade Width
24 in (610 mm)Track Width
10.2 ft (3.11 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

170 hp (127 kW)
Low 61.7 hp (46 kW)Typical 222 hp (165 kW)High 758 hp (565 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Below average

39,242 lb (17.8 t)
Low 10,097 lb (4.58 t)Typical 52,108 lb (23.6 t)High 165,347 lb (75 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Reverse Travel Speed

Average

7.58 mph (12.2 km/h)
Low 5.28 mph (8.5 km/h)Typical 7.31 mph (11.8 km/h)High 9.26 mph (14.9 km/h)

Reverse Travel Speed is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

6.09 mph (9.8 km/h)
Low 4.04 mph (6.5 km/h)Typical 6.47 mph (10.4 km/h)High 8.7 mph (14 km/h)

Travel speed is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Low 5.87 ft (1.79 m)Typical 9.9 ft (3.02 m)High 15.4 ft (4.69 m)

Transport width is below the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

10.2 ft (3.11 m)
Low 7.19 ft (2.19 m)Typical 10.8 ft (3.3 m)High 15.1 ft (4.59 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Speed

Published speed figures shown together.

Reverse Travel Speed7.58 mph (12.2 km/h)
Travel speed6.09 mph (9.8 km/h)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.11 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Rear RipperNO
Tilt DeviceNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model D5 xl bulldozer
Model year / production 2020-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power170 hp (127 kW)
Reverse Travel Speed7.58 mph (12.2 km/h)
Soil Pressure0.46 kg/cm²
Travel speed6.09 mph (9.8 km/h)

Dimensions

Front Blade Width10.7 ft (3.27 m)
Track Width24 in (610 mm)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.11 m)
Transport length13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight39,242 lb (17.8 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×135 mm
Displacement1.88 US gal (7.1 L)
Emission levelTier 4 F/ V
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7.1 Acert
Transmission TypeHY

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Max. Drawbar Pull69,203 lb (31.4 t)
Rear RipperNo
Tilt DeviceNo